DVD – Hurstwic Viking Combat and Training Volume 1 – Fundamentals of Viking Training

For both the beginner or experienced practitioner of Viking martial heritage, this DVD is an introduction to the fundamentals of combat as practiced by the Vikings. At 75 minutes long, the DVD begins with a background on Viking history, culture and weapons, specifically highlighting the importance of weaponry in Viking culture. The DVD then moves to the basics of combat: stance, movement, proper cutting technique and shieldwork – These are demonstrated with drills, exercises and training gear. The DVD then concludes with sparring combat. Volume 1 of this DVD series is intended to introduce and demonstrate the fundamental concepts necessary to create a foundation with which to study the martial arts of the Vikings. DVD CONTENTS>Chapter 1: IntroductionChapter 2: Weapons of the Viking AgeChapter 3: The Sagas of Icelanders and other sourcesChapter 4: Stance and MovementChapter 5: Cutting and AnglesChapter 6: PadworkChapter 7: ShieldsChapter 8: Combining Sword and ShieldChapter 9: GrapplingChapter 10: SparringChapter 11: Concluding Remarks75 MinutesNTSC widescreen video DVD-REnglish-language stereo audioRegion-Free